Miriam Larici

The Los Angeles De Tango Festival 2010 is approaching. The sixth anniversary festival takes place November 11-14, 2010 Superstars Of Dance champions, Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo, will appear. Claudio Villagra & Romina Levin, Daniela Pucci & Leonardo Barrionuevo and many other dance stars will also be present at the festival.They do not that those who want to stay at the hotel need to register now to get the price of $99. They expect the hotel to be sold out by festival time. Call and ask for Sergio at 310-348-4569 (mention the Los Angeles De Tango Festival).To register visit the website at www.latango.com. If you have questions you can also email miriamandleonardotango@gmail.com

Jorge Nel with Mara Carlsonphoto by Julio Cesar

The folks at La Otra are busy!!! Jorge Nel will hold several workshops at the Ritz Ballroom in Jupiter on October 29th at the Ritz Ballroom, 651 W. Indiantown, Rd, in Jupiter , FL. The cost is $20 per workshop or $35 for both (including practica).Schedule--Workshop 1: from 7 to 8:15 Tango, "How to Dance D'Arienzo"Workshop #2: from 8:15 to 9:30 Milonga Traspie With a Practica from 9:30-11:00 PM with Jorge and the “LaOtra” tanguerasIf you plan to attend an rsvp is a good idea. Email Debra at: deb33458@aol.com.

This month’s La Otra at the Ritz at 651 W. Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, Florida (on Oct. 23) is a special Halloween milonga, Noche de los Vampiros. You should come dressed as your favorite vampire or in tango black. From 8-9 pm a tango lesson with Michael and Vicky which will be followed by a Tango, Latin, Transylvanian musical mix from 9 til 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. til 1 a.m it wull be all tango!The event is BYOB, there will be food..and it costs $15 for the whole evening and $10 for after 9 dancing only.For more info, directions etc head towww.RitzBallroom.comor call Debra at 561-310-0708.

Eddy & Veronica Trill's ongoing El Yeite milonga are having a Halloween Milonga at Shall We Dance, 600 S Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach, FL . Last year 120 people showed in costumes (there is a contest). Sounds like a blast. There will be live music with David Alsina, contests, free CDs, raffles and more.

Of course there will be food, wine and refreshments as well. Seats are limited! The cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. But don't bet on showing up ! To get tickets via paypal CLICK HERE.

Los Asados Argentine/Uruguayan Steak Housepresent the Tango Times Dance Company With Oscar Caballero. The event occurs at 7:30 pm, Friday October 15th at1672 East Oakland Park Blvd in Oakland Park Florida.This is the zip code I grew up in. Maybe I can get my mom to attend.For reservations 954-566-6700

Saturday, October 9, there will be music, raffles and dancing with a live tango band (the band will be with the folks at Repun Tango until November 13 as well). Pablo & Alicia Repun have been doing a monthly milonga but stopped for a bit. This is the reopening. The milonga takes place from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at The Naples Bath and Tennis Club, 4995 Airport Pulling Road in Naples,Florida.